The Prime Minister faces a grilling from Sir Keir Starmer over a text exchange. The Labour Party having been demanding an independent inquiry into Government lobbying be set up since a “sleaze” scandal involving David Cameron erupted earlier this month.
The party argues the Prime Minister’s texts with Sir James add to the urgency of the inquiry.
Last March Sir James messaged Mr Johnson seeking assurances his employees would not be subject to extra tax if they travelled to the UK to help build ventilators for coronavirus patients.
The Conservative leader promised he would “fix” the tax issue and said the Government needed as much help as possible due to a shortage of the machines across the NHS.
Labour has described the assurances from the Prime Minister as “jaw-dropping”.
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The Prime Minister is likely to be eager to focus on the epic collapse of the European Super League after the Government pledged legislative action and fans protested in outrage.
However, the Labour leader won’t want to give Mr Johnson such an easy ride and is likely to focus on the ongoing lobbying scandal.
Polling shows the issue is cutting through with voters.
